Archive for January, 2016

Labour MEPs today warned Europe’s digital economy needs to be more inclusive, and ensure people aren’t left behind and don’t feel disconnected. The European Parliament voted today for a report on the Digital Single Market (DSM), a response to the European Commission’s Communication on the DSM, which focused on business… read more →

Tory MEPs today failed to support a report calling for Europe’s governments to do more to promote female entrepreneurship. The report calls on EU countries to support female labour market participation by implementing work-life balance policies; use EU funds to guarantee affordable quality care for children and older people; facilitate… read more →

Across Europe 4.5 million young people are unemployed. In the North West the figure stands at 68,000 (that’s 13% of all young people in our region!) unable to find work. It is now more important than ever that we tackle this issue head on. This week I am proud to… read more →

Today, Theresa welcomed the ratification of the Paris climate agreement in the European Parliament. Theresa Griffin, MEP for the North West of England and the European Labour Party’s Spokesperson on Energy, said: “It is great news, and not a moment too soon, that this agreement has now been ratified. The… read more →

The European Parliament voted today for a report, authored by a Labour MEP, that calls for EU action to fight racism and discrimination to promote a stronger, more inclusive and tolerant society. The report builds on the common agreement (known as the Paris Declaration) reached by Europe’s education ministers following… read more →

Public concerns over EU trade deals must be addressed, Labour MEPs have warned, following the adoption of a resolution on the ongoing negotiations for a Trade in Services Agreement (TiSA) by the European Parliament international trade committee. The resolution sets out a series of demands from MEPs to the European… read more →

Labour MEPs have reiterated their call for the government to urgently step in and take action to save the steel sector, following the news that more than a thousand jobs at Tata plants in Wales are under threat. Theresa Griffin MEP, Labour’s European Parliament spokesperson on energy, said: “Whether in… read more →

Labour MEPs have demanded Thailand ends its harassment of a British human rights activist facing seven years in jail. Andy Hall is being tried by the authorities for criminal defamation and ‘computer crimes’ after raising instances of modern slavery in Thailand. He has fought to protect human rights in south… read more →

Labour MEPs have called for stronger EU action to tackle tax dodging, particularly by UK banks. Seven of the biggest investment banks operating in London paid just £21 million in corporation tax in 2014, despite revenues of £22 billion in the UK, and profits of £3.7bn. EU tax commissioner Pierre… read more →

A Labour MEP today led the European Parliament’s efforts to step up EU action on counter-terrorism and security following the recent heightened threats and atrocities, including the latest bombing attacks in Turkey aimed at destabilising a key ally and NATO member. The civil liberties, justice and home affairs (LIBE) committee,… read more →